represses; repressed; repressing
represses; repressed; repressing
Learner's definition of REPRESS
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: to not allow yourself to do or express (something)抑制，克制（行为） 2
: to not allow yourself to remember (something, such as an unpleasant event)压抑（回忆，如不快的事件） 3
: to control (someone or something) by force镇压；压制 -
The dictator brutally repressed [=subdued, suppressed] political disagreement.独裁者残酷地压制了不同政见。
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Religious groups were severely repressed.宗教团体遭到了严厉的镇压。